The Grand Event Center Banquet Cook - Full-time / Part-time

The Grand Event Center is seeking talented line cooks to join our catering team. This position requires individuals committed to creating a quality product and providing an exceptional guest experience. Candidates must have flexible availability evenings, weekends, and holidays. A minimum of one year of experience as a Line Cook in a sophisticated banquet kitchen is required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Butchering of meat and seafood needed for banquets, weddings or parties.
Broil and grill all meats on the menu when ordered.
Prepare sauces and accompanying garnishes for all broiled and grilled menu items.
Cleans and sanitizes the kitchen.
Assists in other areas of the kitchen as needed.
Maintains the walk-in coolers for organization and freshness.
Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations.
Maintains the highest sanitary standards.
Maintains safety and security in work station.
Maintains a high level of professionalism, and stands as a mentor to other cooks and stewards.
Long hours sometimes required.
Medium work-exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and /or 80 pounds of force frequently.
Constantly lift, carry, bend, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Ability to stand for long hours at the time.
Convey information and ideas clearly.
Maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
Listen to, understand and clarify concerns and issues raised by team members and guests.

Our attractive compensation package includes a $13.00 hourly starting wage, medical, dental, Life, 401k with match, vacation, PTO, dining and travel discounts, special offers from our business partners, and discount programs for selected cell phone providers.

The Grand Event Center is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.
 
We are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace/EOE.

All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.